In urologic surgery, the legendary becomes routine
To the internist, knowing how laparoscopic surgery is done is less important than knowing that it can be done, and when it is appropriate.
J.D. CLOUGH

The doctor's challenge: How can we follow guidelines better?
A substantial gap exists between evidence and clinical practice. So what is the answer?
N.B. MEHTA

Pulmonary sarcoidosis: New genetic clues and ongoing treatment controversies
The wide-ranging manifestations of sarcoidosis can make its diagnosis and management difficult.
D.A. CULVER, M.J. THOMASEN, and M.S. KAVURU

Multiple leg ulcers in a traveler
One month after a trip to Central America, he has two painful ulcerations and a nodule. What is the cause?
G.A. CARDENAS, A. GONZALEZ-SERVA, and C. COHEN

Laparoscopic prostatectomy: A promising option in the treatment of prostate cancer
We describe the technique and examine the outcome data so far.
A.P. STEINBERG and I.S. GILL

  When should patients be allowed to drive after ICD implantation?
The problem is not the device, it is the arrhythmia. A "one-size-fits-all" approach to restricting driving should be avoided.
J.R. GIMBEL

Common infections in clinical practice: Dealing with the daily uncertainties
Urinary tract infections, vaginitis, upper respiratory tract infections, and soft-tissue infections present a number of uncertainties, including whether to start antibiotic therapy and which agents to use.
S. MOSSAD

ALLHAT says diuretics are better; ANBP2 says ACEs are better- Can we resolve the differences?
Two major clinical trials apparently differed about which class of drugs is best for high blood pressure. Or did they?
D.G. VIDT

The internist's role in managing diabetic retinopathy: Screening for early detection
Early treatment of diabetic retinopathy can prevent visual loss. Internists can ensure that patients get screened annually.
S.H. SINCLAIR and C. DELVECCHIO

  How great is the risk of transmitting hepatitis C virus sexually?
Compared with other STDs, HCV poses a very low risk of sexual transmission.
R.S.COLLANTES, and Z.B. YOUNOSSI

2003 Reviewers
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